"Arm Chair"

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Collection Type

Decorative arts

Date

1880-1914, undated

GUSN

GUSN-308435

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
Albums -- Design Drawings
"Chairs. Rockers"
Chairs. Rockers. -- Page 139
"Arm Chair"
(current record)

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
- Albums -- Design Drawings
  - "Chairs. Rockers"
    - Chairs. Rockers. -- Page 139
      - "Old Oak Chair"
      - "Hall Chair of Oak"
      - "Arm Chair" (current record)

Description

Design drawing titled "Arm Chair" rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Jacobean Revival-style arm chair has tall rectangular back; rectangular stiles with carved leaf pattern above arms; crest rail with carved standing cherub; recessed rectangular back panel; shaped curved arms with feline head handholds; square molded arm supports; flat rectangular seat; front seat rail with egg-and-dart molding followed by three carved Romanesque arches with two round columns reaching to square front stretcher, similar design on sides with two arches and one column; rectangular rear stretcher; square legs; and bun feet in front. Title is handwritten on drawing.

Details

Descriptive Terms

chairs (furniture forms)
armchairs
Jacobean Revival
design drawings
sketches

Physical Descrption

1 design drawing in ink (9 7/8 x 5 5/8 inches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.006.105.003

Record Details

Originator

A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)

Material Type

design drawings
sketches

Description Level

Item

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